How many all-purpose/general household stores are there in the US?
Specifically, how many chain stores are there (for example Target,
Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, Duane Reade, Eckerd, etc.) total, plus how
many smaller chains/mom & pop stores that are basic household stores
are there?

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